New Hope from Italian Constitutional Court? C...

Italian citizenship by descent may still remain possible under the old rules for some people who were already trying to apply before the 2025 decree changed the legal framework. Consular booking attempts, waiting lists, and prior communications can all play a role in showing that ...  Show more

The Tajani Decree (Law 74 of 2025) is heading to Italy’s Constitutional Court, with a hearing scheduled for March 11, 2026 that could reshape how Italian citizenship by descent is handled for many jure sanguinis applicants. Constitutional compatibility, equal treatment, and timin ...  Show more

In part one of a three-part mini-series on the theme of citizenship and identity, we'll ask ourselves, "What makes someone Italian?" We'll explore the topic of citizenship and identity in Italy, and see what the current laws tell us about what it means to be (or not to be) Italia ...  Show more

On Thursday, the Trump administration’s effort to limit birthright citizenship ended up in front of the Supreme Court.

Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times, discusses the White House’s unusual legal strategy for defending its plan, and what it ...

This week, former European Central Bank Chief Mario Draghi was sworn in as the country’s prime minister and the head of a unity government and put an end to weeks of political turmoil. His cabinet is the third administration that Italy sees in less than three years. But how stabl ...  Show more

In today's mini-lesson, Francesca takes us behind the scenes of the Italian rientro a scuola, the return to school. You’ll discover useful vocabulary and cultural insights that will help you feel more confident talking about school life in Italian.📚 By the end of this episode, y ...  Show more